4-27-2024 Earth Day Rain Water Harvesting Workshop with Rain Barrel

The Rain Water Harvesting Workshop at Crews Lake Park is part of the Earth Day Celebration. Participants will learn how to install and use their rain barrel. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop starting time at 11:00 am. Each rain barrel holds approximately 55 gallons (there may be slight style/size/gallonage variation). Limit one rain barrel per household. Attendance to the workshop is required by at least one household member. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Open to Pasco County residents only. Registration ends on April 20, 2024 at 5:00PM EST.

The $65.00 fee covers the cost of the rain barrel and workshop instruction.

No payments will be taken the day of the event.

Sorry no refunds.

Join in this informative in-person presentation to learn about rain water harvesting and build your own rain barrel from Kate Kaste, Program Manager for the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program at UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

• Right Plant, Right Place

• Water Efficiently

• Fertilize Appropriately

• Mulch

• Attract Wildlife

• Manage Yard Pests Responsibly

• Recycle Yard Waste

• Reduce Stormwater Runoff

• Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Kate Kaste at kkaste@pascocountyfl.net or 352-518-0156 at least 1 week in advance to this presentation date. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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